Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Chevrolet Lumina - part 2

Power sterring locked up. Could not turn left. Power steering fluid all over the rocker arm and ground.

See all problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 🔎.

Over past few months vehicle has exhibited considerable play in steering when wheels are turned half-way to the left. When held in this position the steering wheel would oscillate left to right 1 to 2 inches. This morning while driving the vehicle I suddenly found it difficult to turn the wheel to the right. It was similar to a power steering failure. After a subsequent left turn the steering wheel re-centered itself to the left approximately. 20 degrees off-center. During the remainder of the drive the steering was erratic in turns. Alignment is fine. Power steering pump was replaced due to leaking 1 year ago. Vehicle receives regular maintenance per manufacturer's guidelines. The steering failure is consistent with defect described in recall 02-v-286-000. Reported this to gm and was informed that by the VIN the vehicle is not subject to this recall, and that due to the age and mileage there is no reimbursement for repair costs. I work with the auto industry and I am familiar with the common practice of parts substitution or "approved engineering deviations". While gm may not show the defective rack & pinion bearing assembly on the bill of material for the 1997 Lumina, it is evident from the number of complaints reported that several of the model year '97 Lumina's were manufactured with the defective assembly. At the least gm should recall the 1997 Lumina's for dealer inspection and repair those with defective bearing assemblies.

The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of NHTSA recall # 02-v-286-000 which states that certain passenger vehicles and Mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

The rack and pinion had to be replaced on the vehicle.

Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the recall on the rack and pinion.

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1997 Chevrolet Lumina locked up on left turn 2 times. Took into repair shop and they diagnosed as internal rack and pinion failure. Had rack and pinion replaced for $693.

Car was hard to turn to the left. Couple days later while pulling out of the driveway the steering went conpletely out. Heard on news there was recall on Luminas and other Chevrolet models, dealer claims its only on Lumina vans.

The rack and pinion failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer's vehicle was not included.

Vehicle experienced a failure with the rack and pinion steering, there was a recall regarding the issue, however it did not apply to consumer's vehicle.

See NHTSA action pe01-038. Dt.

Lower pinion bearing in the power steering separated on vehicle. Bad power steering pump, rack and pinion had to be replaced. Dealer not aware of any recall.

At any speed vehicle will pull to the left and its hard to steer, the steering wheel locks up with no warning and at any speed,. The dealer replaced the rack and pinion.

Started having stiff left turns and the steering wheel would not return to centered position. . . Stayed left. Now it is difficult to turn both directions. I'm reporting this because it seems to be more than meerly the rack and pinion 'wearing out'.

Steering failed to turn left, but would turn right.

It has been brought to my attention by my mechanic,that this has been a problem reported in a seattle area newspaper with other gm vehicals in this class. I called lee johnsons and the 1-800 to see if there was any recalls were issued. No recalls at this time. The new paper said that this problem has caused injury accidents. The dust cap falls of and causes excessive were to the gear box. I feel this is a dangerous design flaw and should be corrected before more people are hurt. This is to important of a part to not have attention drawn to it. I feel a recall is nessary.

Consumer states that the vehicle would make a noise while driving, vehicle taken to the dealer and had the rack and pinion replace because it was bent. Nlm.

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The consumer received a recall letter#03v527000, regarding the steering gear bearings. Prior to receiving the recall letter consumer fixed the vehicle. Manufacturer refused to honor the expenses which were paid to fix the vehicle. The vehicle would not make a complete left turn. The consumer had to pull over and park the vehicle.

The rack and pinion had to be replaced, and the consumer requested reimbursement.

Rack & pinion suddenly failed, causing car to continue in a left turn; extreme effort was needed to straighten the car. Driving at any speed, the car may suddenly swerve left or right, and it is difficult to recover from these turns.

Consumer not sure if rack and pinion was corrected. (recall #03v527000) the dealer invoice stated they were unable to perform the recall because, the vehicle had an after market steering rack installed.

Letter in reference to recall for chevy Lumina which has experienced steering problems. The entire steering unit had become inoperative. There was a loud pop noise, suddenly the vehicle was not able to make left urns. The consumer made repairs to the pulley that was connected to the power steering unit. The consumer was driving down the road when power was lost again. The consumer discovered that the pulley was wobbly and the serpentine belt was fried. The consumer requested reimbursement.

The vehicle experienced problems with its rack and pinion system.

The rack and pinion failed. Yh.

While driving, the lower pinion bearing in the power steering gear separated and the consumer loss control of the vehicle when she attempted to turn right or left. Consumer was told the manufacturer issued a recall on certain 1996,19997 and 1998 pontiac, grand prix/sunfire and trans am vehicles regarding the power steering gear separation. Consumer wanted to know if her vehicle was included under the recall since it experienced the same problem.

The vehicle experienced the same problem with the rack and pinion as stated in recall # 02 v 286 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

While driving steering wheel tightened as if it didn't have power assist. Recall 03v527000 was issued for steering gear bearings. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

See all problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina 🔎.